Bigelow targets sprint car racing this weekend
Veteran racer Tom Bigelow, fresh from capturing Du Quoin's 100 mile dirt title, returns to action with Ray Smith in 50 mile sprint events at Knoxville and Springfield. The article notes Maras, Sessions, and local softball details amid a busy sports round, including college and prep updates.
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WIU Clinches Big Baseball Wins in 1972 Season
Western Illinois University baseball under Dick Pawlow posted an 22-10 overall mark, beating SIU Edwardsville and Eastern Illinois in district play. The Salukis last met Western in 1957, closing the season with an eight game winning streak and a 15 win note.
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State prep baseball playoffs open at Peoria Meinen Field
Du nois high school playoffs begin with Niles West 17 4 facing Olney 11 and night final under Meinen Field lights Friday. Waukegan, 1971 champion, failed to reach quarter finals as Lane Tech Indians ride strong favorites toward Peoria finals as last night’s title game era returns.
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Putting Is The Name Of The Game In Golf Pressure
Dan Sikes and Jimmy Jamieson highlight how critical putting is in tournament golf. Players chase better greens with new putters, weights, and varied grips as pros like Trevino and Stockton adapt gear and techniques to shave strokes.
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Faurot Retires From Missouri After 37 Years Of Service
Don Faurot ends a 37 year association with the University of Missouri in Columbia retiring as coach and athletic director. A key figure since his student days he helped build Missouri football introducing the Split-T and guiding the 1940s teams to prominence.
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Rams sign Bertelsen and nine rookies to 1972 contracts
Los Angeles Rams announce the signing of second draft pick Jim Bertelsen and nine other rookies to 1972-73 contracts. A team spokesman said Bertelsen, a fast UT running back, signed Wednesday along with Eddie Phillips, a former quarterback aiming to make the roster as a safety.
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Congress inquiry flags Mafia links to sports amid politics
The House panel probes alleged Mafia influence in professional sports as Carlos Marcello, once deported to Guatemala, appears before lawmakers. In Paris, Stan Smith battles Andres Gimeno at the French Open while Kodes fights Proisy as semifinals loom and King and Durr move in women’s doubles.
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Gurney appeals USAC over Indianapolis penalty
Dan Gurney filed a formal appeal to the United States Auto Club arguing the penalty on the Eagle-Offenhauser team was too severe and arbitrary. The ruling cost $72,000 in prize money as Jerry Grant moved from second to tenth after a fuel incident tainted the race result. Mark Donohue won the race with Grant finishing behind, while Bobby Unser exited early and fuel rules limited pit tank use.
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